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- CNN Travel's weekly newsletter 'Unlocking the World' offers updates on destinations, aviation, food, and accommodations.
- Jetavanaramaya, a massive 4th-century Sri Lankan monument, is a little-known engineering marvel built from brick and surviving centuries of challenges.
- Ephesus in Turkey, a well-preserved Roman port city, attracts 2.5 million visitors annually with its vast historical sites.
- Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, under construction for 144 years, nears completion with an opening ceremony planned for its central tower.
- A Canadian couple transformed a mold-covered yacht into their floating home, and an American woman bought an Italian apartment sight unseen based on a view.
- Jamie Hargreaves retraced his father's 1980s round-the-world bicycle trip, recreating photos and connecting with his dad's legacy.
- A chance encounter between Brits and Americans led to three transatlantic love stories and weddings.
- Japan reports a rise in ski and snowboard accidents among foreign tourists, straining rescue operations.
- A viral photo caused an Australian beauty spot to close due to overwhelming visitor numbers.
- British pubs can be daunting for visitors, but there are ways to blend in.